There wasn’t going to be a 2026 New Balance Future Stars Series Caribbean Classic presented by DraftLine All-Tournament Team without JP Harmon on it.
Simply was not going to happen.
Why?
After a rain-interrupted start in the opener for the United States team in which he was still dominant despite the delays, Harmon came back on Monday and helped his team capture the coveted championship belt. Using a three-pitch mix that features a low-90’s fastball, the Ole Miss commit was dominant in both outings, but also impressed with his willingness to take the ball for a second time during the event.
Harmon has a long FSS history, dating back to a NorCal Elite League appearance all the way back in 2022. He’s since made numerous appearances at Underclass Combines and has signature event showings under his belt at both the Underclass Elite and the most recent Main Event. It’s there where his most recent scouting report comes from, and it’s one that focuses on the significant amount of upside the righty and his 6-foot-4, 215-pound frame bring to the table.
“Long lanky kid…great pitchers frame…shows flashes now,” the report reads.
“Much upside here. A lot to like…I have liked this guy for quite a while now and am still on his side here. This will be a good lottery ticket to be holding when he pops. This is what they look like.”
Below, find Harmon’s highlights from the Main Event, and make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his video, as well as footage from the past decade of the top amateur talent on the planet.
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Since 2003, he has covered multiple World Series and has worked high-profile events ranging from the MLB All-Star Game to the World Baseball Classic. In addition to his role working for the Future Stars Series that he's held since 2017, Ashmore currently serves as the beat writer of the Double-A New York Yankees affiliate, the Somerset Patriots, as well as national hockey writer and New York Jets game day beat reporter for The Trentonian.
A regular contributor to Baseball America, Ashmore has worked eight Super Bowls, 12 Stanley Cup Finals, the 4 Nations Face-Off, the NBA Playoffs, College Football Playoff National Championship Game, Frozen Four, Daytona 500, major UFC events and much more as he approaches 3,300 games covered in his career.
An avid trading card enthusiast, he lives with his wife, Sarah, their son, future No. 1 overall draft pick in 2042, William, their beloved dog, Bailey, and occasionally well-behaved cat, Smokey.
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